Access

From Penninsula Charleston SC go south on US 17 until you get to Folly Rd. Signs point left to Folly Beach. Take the left and it is about 12 miles. Go straight and take a left the traffic light by McKevlins Surf Shop; two miles further on the right is the Washout. Ask the locals, they are pretty cool.

English (Translate this text in English): From Penninsula Charleston SC go south on US 17 until you get to Folly Rd. Signs point left to Folly Beach. Take the left and it is about 12 miles. Go straight and take a left the traffic light by McKevlins Surf Shop; two miles further on the right is the Washout. Ask the locals, they are pretty cool.

English (Translate this text in English): From Penninsula Charleston SC go south on US 17 until you get to Folly Rd. Signs point left to Folly Beach. Take the left and it is about 12 miles. Go straight and take a left the traffic light by McKevlins Surf Shop; two miles further on the right is the Washout. Ask the locals, they are pretty cool.

English (Translate this text in English): From Penninsula Charleston SC go south on US 17 until you get to Folly Rd. Signs point left to Folly Beach. Take the left and it is about 12 miles. Go straight and take a left the traffic light by McKevlins Surf Shop; two miles further on the right is the Washout. Ask the locals, they are pretty cool.

DistanceTake a car

WalkInstant access (&lt; 5min)

Easy to find?Easy to find

Public access?Public access

Special accessDon't know

Surf Spot Characteristics

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityNormal

ExperienceAll surfers

FrequencyDon't know

Wave

TypeBeach-break

DirectionRight and left

BottomSandy

PowerOrdinary, Fun

Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)

Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell direction

Good wind direction

Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 1m+ / 3ft+

Best tide positionAll tides

Best tide movement

More details

Week crowdFew surfers

Week-end crowdCrowded

Webcam url

Dangers

- Rips / undertow

Additional Information

Nice info on the spot!http://www.follysurfcam.com

Washout is best but pier and some south side spots are rideable. Hurricane season is the best for waves.

English (Translate this text in English): Nice info on the spot!<br />http://www.follysurfcam.com<br /><br />Washout is best but pier and some south side spots are rideable. Hurricane season is the best for waves.

English (Translate this text in English): Nice info on the spot!&lt;br &#47;&gt;http:&#47;&#47;www.follysurfcam.com&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;Washout is best but pier and some south side spots are rideable. Hurricane season is the best for waves.

English (Translate this text in English): Nice info on the spot!&amp;lt;br &amp;#47;&amp;gt;http:&amp;#47;&amp;#47;www.follysurfcam.com&amp;lt;br &amp;#47;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br &amp;#47;&amp;gt;Washout is best but pier and some south side spots are rideable. Hurricane season is the best for waves.

Atmosphere

Awesome crowd, beach is uncommercialized, so far. McKevlins surf shop is great and Charleston is incredible.

English (Translate this text in English): Awesome crowd, beach is uncommercialized, so far. McKevlins surf shop is great and Charleston is incredible.

English (Translate this text in English): Awesome crowd, beach is uncommercialized, so far. McKevlins surf shop is great and Charleston is incredible.

English (Translate this text in English): Awesome crowd, beach is uncommercialized, so far. McKevlins surf shop is great and Charleston is incredible.

General

Waves are flat 30% of time but the atmosphere and Charleston make up for it.

English (Translate this text in English): Waves are flat 30% of time but the atmosphere and Charleston make up for it.

English (Translate this text in English): Waves are flat 30% of time but the atmosphere and Charleston make up for it.

English (Translate this text in English): Waves are flat 30% of time but the atmosphere and Charleston make up for it.

Comments

Best season - september is probably the best time as generally at least one storm then provides solid surf for sometimes days on end. Fall. Spring, and Winter can have surf occasionally due to noreasters and low pressure systems. Summer is miserablely flat unless there is a storm in the water. Check out NOAAs wave watch III model regularly, theres actually gonna be some decent sized waves forecasted tuesday

By Anonymous
, 04-05-2010

just moved - moved from cali to atl and wondered besides hurricane swell what is the best time for waves such as ground swells or south carolina?

By Anonymous
, 27-03-2010

It's true... - this place sucks, your board will collect dust in your garage if you liver here. Oh yeah, Folly fires, about once a year, but the people love the surf culture, they wear the clothes, lots of stickers on their cars, it's a total joke.

Errors, Feedback

You can edit this page to correct errors or add new information. If you have any problems regarding this page, Send us feedback.